M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-01-09 |
| Target | Sonion |
| Sector | Electrical Equipment |
| Buyer(s) | Pulse Electronics |
| Sellers(s) |
Polaris Private Equity
Nordic Capital Intermediate Capital Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 385M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Sector | Electronics |
| Employees | 10,000 |
| Revenue | 355M USD (2013) |
Pulse Electronics Corporation is a electronic components partner that helps customers build the next great product by providing the needed technical solutions. Pulse Electronics has a long operating history of innovation in magnetics, antennas and connectors, as well as the ability to ramp quickly into high-quality, high-volume production.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Electrical Equipment) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Denmark) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-25 |
Sonion
Roskilde, Denmark Sonion is a development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced micro acoustical and micromechanical components and solutions. The company is a B2B provider for global manufacturers of hearing instruments, mobile handsets, headsets, earphones, and medical devices. Sonion was formed in 1974 and is based in Roskilde, Denmark. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B EUR |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Polaris Private Equity is a mid-market Danish private equity firm focused on buyouts within Denmark and Sweden. Polaris does not have any sector preferences, however the Firm looks for 'niche' businesses that exhibit growth potential and have the ability to lead their markets. Prospective companies typically have revenues of at least €20 million. Polaris was formed in 1998 and is based in Copenhagen.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 37 |
| Sector (Electrical Equipment) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 15 |
| Country (Denmark) | 6 of 25 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-02 |
Emotron AB
Helsingborg, Sweden Emotron develops and produces advanced equipment enabling the company’s customers to enhance cost efficiency and reliability in processes and machinery run by electric motors. The ever growing focus on enhancing energy efficiency in all parts of society provides a strong platform for Emotron’s growth to date and in the future. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-24 |
PWT A/S
Aalborg, Denmark PWT A/S is a privately held company owns and operates menswear chains. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 31.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Nordic Capital is a private equity investment firm that targets mid to large-sized company investments located in Northern Europe as well as the US. Nordic seeks investments across a wide range of industries and prefers situations where there are 'opportunities for new industrial combinations, strategic repositioning, international expansion and operational improvements'. Nordic Capital was formed in 1989 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 26 of 79 |
| Sector (Electrical Equipment) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 11 of 24 |
| Country (Denmark) | 1 of 8 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 12 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-28 |
Nefab AB
Jonkoping, Sweden Nefab provides complete packaging solutions for the customer's entire logistics flow. Nefab's global presence, combined with a range of analysis methods, design, packaging products and logistics services makes it possible to assists customers in establishing a global standard for packaging. |
Buy | kr1.2B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-28 |
COROB
Modena, Italy COROB is a provider of advanced tinting equipment to the paints and coatings industry. The Group supplies applications in the paint and coatings, inks, and chemical industries, as well as providing the related after-sales services on a global scale, thanks to a capillary organization dedicated to management and maintenance. COROB was founded in 1984 and is based in Modena, Italy. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 74.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) is a global mezzanine finance firm. IGC looks to provide junior capital to support a wide range of transactions, including buyouts, debt restructurings, and development financing. The Firm generally invests alongside financial sponsors and management teams in transactions valued from €250 million to €1 billion. ICG was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 92 of 217 |
| Sector (Electrical Equipment) | 5 of 8 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 22 of 67 |
| Country (Denmark) | 1 of 5 |
| Year (2008) | 2 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 47 of 73 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 |
Care Management Group
London, United Kingdom Care Management Group is a specialist care home operator providing high-quality residential care services for children and adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Care Management Group was founded in 1994 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-01 |
SAG
Langen, Germany SAG GmbH is a provider of engineering, construction, maintenance and operation services for utilities and industrial clients with a focus on their energy infrastructure. |
Buy | - |
